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Meet my trainer Official Sagi Kalev for today.It is Day 2 for me ofThe Master’s Hammer & Chisel and again I am shocked at the intensity of this program. Not too long ago I would have felt the discomfort and listened to the voices in my head telling me that I’m too old for all of these jumps, that walking is enough.

Enter Sagi telling me that it is worth it and I can do it. He reminds me that this is a mental game and that my body is capable. And you know what? I believe him. Even though I am struggling mightily to make it through and there are some moves that I can’t swing just yet I trust this process, I trust my trainers and I trust the group that is in place to pick me up (virtually) out of the puddle of sweat on the floor and tell me that today I did great.

Here is a link to a great article on the power of fitness buddies. Have a great workout & share it with someone!

Today I am starting new journey: I am on a mission to reclaim my health and fitness. The holidays are always a turbulent time for me and the first thing to go is my diet, closely followed by the other areas of essential self care: sleep, exercise, moderation…Each year I find it a little harder to bounce back, but this year I have tools at my disposal that I’m going to share here if that’s ok.

The first thing is to GET REAL! It takes a good long look at where you are starting from in order to see where it is realistic to go. My starting point is a scary 5 lb holiday weight gain on top of the 5 lbs put on over the course of the previous year. YIKES! While I am not on a mission to run on the beach in a bikini (yet), maintaining a heathy weight is imperative to my physical comfort, ability to move freely and maintain a positive outlook. For me, physical fitness is essential to mental heath and the ability stay in balance.

Day 1; Step 1 requires a health assessment. Weight, key measurements -because the scale LIES!- and an honest look in the mirror complete with photos. Here is how to take your measurements.

Next is the plan. I am using a new program called The Master’s Hammer & Chisel and participating in an online support group specifically for this program. Support and accountability are essential to success! The program has a nutrition guide to follow as well as a workout schedule so that part is easy.

Finally comes the daily motivation component. It takes work! Just because it is simple doesn’t mean it is easy. So motivation and inspiration are key to success, keeping the goal in front of me and getting clear on the why behind the change.

All of these key components I will be sharing here in the next 60 days. Follow along with me if you like. I would love some company! Let’s do this!

Brown the turkey with seasoning & 1 c. water. Stuff mini pepper 1/2’s with turkey. Add a teaspoon of salsa on each pepper and top with a sprinkle of cheese. Broil in a preheated oven for 8 minutes or until cheese melts. Serves 4 in my house. Enjoy!

We have had amazing weather here in Central Jersey- up until this week. The temp dropped a staggering 40 degrees reminding us that summer is not quite here. So, A LOT of us are grouchy and dreaming of sun, sand and surf. I thought that I would help you out with a mental break.

Now that you are a little relaxed, you can take a minute to whip up today’s frothy dose of dense nutrition.

I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to do in the Summer is to sit by the fire and make S’mores with my kids. The problem is that it doesn’t always fit into my healthy eating plan. Instead of feeling deprived (and Hangry!) I searched for alternative solutions to my cravings and came up with this life-saver. It really does taste like Summer. (If you haven’t given Chocolate Shakeology a try and would like to- just give me a shout! Happy Summer!

Join me in getting healthy this month for a great cause! For the remainder of this week Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody has decided to donate $10 of every 21 Day Fix Challenge Pack to the International Justice Mission in order to combat human trafficking. IJM is an organization close to the hearts of Beachbody’s coaches and one that we are proud to support.

Want to know more about the 21 Day Fix? Read on…

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• A 21-day program of simple portion control and 30-minute workouts that anyone can do • Simple, fast weight loss—no weighing food or counting calories, carbs, or points • You can lose up to 15 pounds in 21 days

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• Portion-control containers take all the guesswork out of losing weight • It’s the simplest way to control how much you eat • 30-minute workouts that anyone can do and fit into everyone’s busy life

• The Eating Plan shows you how to use the portion-control containers • Simply put your choice of food in the color-coded container—if it fits, you can eat it! • Do one 30-minute workout per day according to the Fitness Guide • Follow the simple plan, and you can lose up to 15 pounds in 21 days.

I have been following a different workout program that I LOVE. I don’t love the nutrition side of it though and I have been deeply conflicted about it. As a Healthy Lifestyle Coach, I PREACH “Follow the program as it was written.” Problem is that the way this one was written feels WRONG for my brain.

I have a sugar addicted brain. The real deal-as in cravings that will be relentless and zap my energy and make me moody and sad and defeated kind of addicted brain- so a diet made up of 50% carbohydrates is not a healthy choice for me. So with much trepidation, I have decided to bag the carb-loading lifestyle after 3 weeks (and 4 lbs) and go back to my nutritional sweet spot (pun intended). I do plan to continue with those killer workouts and share my progress as the challenge continues.

In the meantime, I have to deal with the carb brain and sometimes that means tricking it. My solution is here: Clean Eating Almond Butter Cups. (Kid approved!)

Melt coconut oil. Blend all ingredients together in a food processor or blender. Pour into paper-lined muffin tin cups or silicon muffin cups and fill half-inch full. Makes 20. Chill for 30 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes. When firm, remove. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Mmm-mm!